MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG R-II School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 136 59.13
FEMALE 94 40.87
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 39 16.96
8TH 48 20.87
9TH 36 15.65
10TH 28 12.17
11TH 40 17.39
12TH 39 16.96
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 216 93.91
BLACK 1 0.43
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.87
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 2.17
HISPANIC 1 0.43
MULTI-RACIAL 5 2.17
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 1.76
FINISHED 8TH 13 5.73
H.S. GRAD 72 31.72
POST SECONDARY 46 20.26
COLLEGE GRAD 47 20.70
DON T KNOW 45 19.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 3.59
FINISHED 8TH 15 6.73
H.S. GRAD 81 36.32
POST SECONDARY 36 16.14
COLLEGE GRAD 34 15.25
DON T KNOW 49 21.97

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 110 47.83
1 OR 2 DAYS 87 37.83
3 OR 4 DAYS 25 10.87
5 TO 10 DAYS 7 3.04
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.43
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 77 33.62
TWO HRS. 62 27.07
THREE HRS. 35 15.28
FOUR HRS. 28 12.23
FIVE HRS. 8 3.49
SIX + HRS. 19 8.30

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What is the one thing that is likely
to take the largest share of your time
in the year after you leave high school?
SEC8 Frequency Percent
WORK FULL-TIME 56 24.67
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 35 15.42
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 106 46.70
MILITARY 13 5.73
OTHER 17 7.49

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 60 26.43
A & B 51 22.47
B 23 10.13
B & C 37 16.30
C 16 7.05
C & D 25 11.01
D 11 4.85
BELOW D 4 1.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 21 9.13
DON T DO IT 40 17.39
1/2 HR. OR LESS 75 32.61
ONE HOUR 65 28.26
TWO HOURS 16 6.96
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 5.65
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 133 57.83
UNDER 6 HRS. 20 8.70
6 TO 10 HRS. 14 6.09
11 TO 15 HRS. 14 6.09
16 TO 20 HRS. 15 6.52
21 TO 25 HRS. 14 6.09
MORE THAN 25 20 8.70
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 25 10.92
GOOD 81 35.37
AVERAGE 79 34.50
BELOW AVERAGE 14 6.11
POOR 30 13.10

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 102 44.74
1 TO 2 HRS. 35 15.35
3 TO 5 HRS. 22 9.65
6 TO 10 HRS. 20 8.77
11 TO 15 HRS. 31 13.60
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 4.39
MORE THAN 20 8 3.51

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers in school: Daily; Several
times a week; Once a week; Once every
two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all.
SEC14 Frequency Percent
Daily 91 39.57
Several Times/wk 5 2.17
Once a week 12 5.22
Once 2/wks 5 2.17
Infrequently 67 29.13
Not at all 50 21.74
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 99 46.26
Voc./ tech. 79 36.92
General 36 16.82

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 32 14.75
Rarely 55 25.35
Occasionally 68 31.34
Regularly 62 28.57

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 38 17.59
Rarely 67 31.02
Occasionally 71 32.87
Regularly 40 18.52

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 34 15.67
Rarely 44 20.28
Occasionally 67 30.88
Regularly 72 33.18

Frequency Missing = 13

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG R-II School district

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
17 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 12 5.2 77 33.6 81 35.4 33 14.4 26 11.4 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 10 4.4 62 27.3 60 26.4 58 25.6 37 16.3 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 22 9.6 92 40.0 76 33.0 16 7.0 24 10.4 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 24 10.4 88 38.3 68 29.6 29 12.6 21 9.1 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 39 17.3 106 46.9 54 23.9 11 4.9 16 7.1 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 34 14.8 88 38.3 56 24.3 26 11.3 26 11.3 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 30 13.0 73 31.7 54 23.5 51 22.2 22 9.6 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 9 3.9 26 11.4 77 33.6 61 26.6 56 24.5 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 26 11.4 97 42.5 63 27.6 23 10.1 19 8.3 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 36 15.7 85 37.1 62 27.1 19 8.3 27 11.8 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 43 18.8 88 38.4 47 20.5 23 10.0 28 12.2 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 18 7.9 63 27.8 75 33.0 34 15.0 37 16.3 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 52 22.7 78 34.1 48 21.0 20 8.7 31 13.5 1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 35 15.3 71 31.0 65 28.4 27 11.8 31 13.5 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 50 21.7 75 32.6 50 21.7 28 12.2 27 11.7 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 65 28.5 65 28.5 65 28.5 21 9.2 12 5.3 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 18 8.0 47 20.9 88 39.1 33 14.7 39 17.3 5
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 28 12.3 83 36.6 55 24.2 40 17.6 21 9.3 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 98 42.6 63 27.4 44 19.1 10 4.3 15 6.5 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 52 22.7 104 45.4 45 19.7 10 4.4 18 7.9 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 28 12.2 88 38.3 67 29.1 22 9.6 25 10.9 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 29 12.6 98 42.6 64 27.8 16 7.0 23 10.0 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 7.8 44 19.1 71 30.9 52 22.6 45 19.6 0
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 35 15.3 43 18.8 77 33.6 55 24.0 19 8.3 1
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 32 14.0 78 34.1 92 40.2 10 4.4 17 7.4 1
42 - I have fun learning. 20 8.7 31 13.5 61 26.5 47 20.4 71 30.9 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 46 20.1 109 47.6 49 21.4 5 2.2 20 8.7 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 34 14.8 61 26.6 64 27.9 42 18.3 28 12.2 1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 51 22.2 75 32.6 59 25.7 17 7.4 28 12.2 0
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 24 10.5 66 28.9 89 39.0 22 9.6 27 11.8 2
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 19 8.3 89 39.0 71 31.1 22 9.6 27 11.8 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 62 27.1 92 40.2 41 17.9 16 7.0 18 7.9 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 30 13.0 83 36.1 77 33.5 14 6.1 26 11.3 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 7 3.1 38 16.7 63 27.6 52 22.8 68 29.8 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 65 28.4 38 16.6 72 31.4 40 17.5 14 6.1 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 47 20.4 83 36.1 42 18.3 27 11.7 31 13.5 0
53 - I like going to this school. 37 16.2 60 26.2 58 25.3 25 10.9 49 21.4 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 106 46.3 78 34.1 23 10.0 7 3.1 15 6.6 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 16 7.0 49 21.6 70 30.8 36 15.9 56 24.7 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 55 24.1 23 10.1 58 25.4 38 16.7 54 23.7 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 20 8.7 77 33.6 68 29.7 23 10.0 41 17.9 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 27 11.9 80 35.2 62 27.3 28 12.3 30 13.2 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 58 25.4 87 38.2 63 27.6 7 3.1 13 5.7 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 30 13.1 92 40.2 63 27.5 18 7.9 26 11.4 1
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 49 21.6 102 44.9 35 15.4 19 8.4 22 9.7 3
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 19 8.4 36 15.9 84 37.0 46 20.3 42 18.5 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 30 13.0 66 28.7 45 19.6 29 12.6 60 26.1 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 57 24.8 87 37.8 43 18.7 16 7.0 27 11.7 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 67 29.3 81 35.4 42 18.3 13 5.7 26 11.4 1
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 47 20.4 54 23.5 75 32.6 24 10.4 30 13.0 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 64 27.8 84 36.5 53 23.0 17 7.4 12 5.2 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education